Laparoscopic hiatal/diaphragmatic hernia repair

Diaphragmatic hernia – refers to pathological conditions that cause an organ to enter the chest cavity from the abdominal zone. Sources of penetration are diaphragmatic openings that have formed pathologically or naturally.Причины развития грыжи диафрагмы

Most often, the diseases formed based on the following reasons:

• Increased elasticity of the tissue bounding the esophagus orifice of the diaphragm or ligaments between the esophagus and the diaphragm;
• The too elastic fabric on the legs of the membrane;
• Congenital increased level of elasticity;
• Often a hernia forms during a person’s life. The process can be caused by persistent cough, physical labor, increased body weight. Development is slow but constant;
• Pregnancy leads to increased pressure, and the fetus acts on the abdominal cavity, which can cause the development of the disease.

Symptoms of the disease

Specialists of the best Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic recommend that all necessary measures be taken when the first symptoms of hernia appear. The clinical course consists of the gradual or abrupt movement of organs into the pleural cavity. Kinks formed in the zone of hernial funnels. The mediastinal organs subjected to pressure, are displaced. Features of symptoms:

• Experts subdivide diaphragmatic hernia into two types: cardiopulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disease;
• Symptoms do not occur before the patient takes food;
• The first signs appear at the end of the meal;
• Vomiting helps the patient relieve the condition;
• A gurgling or rumbling in the chest is present after each meal;
• The movement of organs is episodic. It stimulated by cough, overeating, physical activity, vomiting;
• Heartburn, heart pain disturb during the progression of the disease.

Diaphragmatic hernia treatment

The disease is determined using x-rays. Sometimes magnetic resonance or computed tomography, esophagogastroscopy is necessary. The basis of treatment at the initial stage is the appointment of a diet, a fractional meal, getting rid of constipation. The doctor prescribes medications to reduce acidity, normalize digestion.

Closure of the diaphragmatic hernia performed surgically if complications are present, or the hernia has a large diameter.

Diaphragmatic hernia prophylaxis

For the patient not to develop a relapse, it is necessary to continually strengthen the muscles that support the anterior abdominal wall, limit physical activity, wear a bandage. Proper nutrition, timely treatment of cough, other diseases will help to avoid complications.

Specialized hernia treatment at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic

The medical center offers the services of the best, certified specialists in Israel. They have extensive experience, cutting-edge equipment, which allows providing comprehensive support to the patient’s health, curing the disease at any stage. An individual approach to each patient will enable you to detail the problem and prescribe the optimal treatment program.